Summer!!

The moment so many have been waiting for has finally arrived--Summer!!!  Summer is extremely busy for many families...  But just because we are busy doesn't mean we can't be healthy.  Sometimes when we have extra time on our hands we get "bored".  During the last week of school I introduced the students at MLE to a little challenge to help combat that "bored" state of mind.  This challenge is one I read about in a book, Take it to the Next Level: Finding the keys to a higher level of performance by Rick Rassier.  The challenge is called the Five Minute Challenge and here is a little bit about it.

Five Minute Challenge
Take five minutes out of each and every single day to practice one skill or activity.  The skill can be anything from using a yo-yo to shooting baskets to doing a cartwheel.  The idea is if we focus for five minutes on practicing one particular skill, you can better at it!!  I know it is not rocket science, but I find when I completely focus on something for five minutes, without any distractions, I can accomplish so much and will eventually have a sense of accomplishment.  It takes commitment, perseverance, self-discipline and motivation to take on this challenge, which means we will improve in more ways than just one.  

My Five Minute Challenge for the summer is to improve my flexibility.  What's yours?

Community Education 
Annandale/Maple Lake community education offers several different opportunities for students and adults to become more active.  I encourage you to check out the catalog or look online to see what is available.  Basketball, volleyball, football, horseback riding, swimming lessons, and more!!!  

Here is a link to the online catalog https://www.annml.com/insight/registry/catalog.asp

Other good reading material

The following articles offer more ways to be active this summer.  The first is offered by SPARK, a company in California who offers curricula for P.E programs.

http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/5-tips-for-a-healthy-well-rounded-summer-vacation/  

The second is an email from the JAM (just a minute) School Program, an online resource for keeping people active in just  a couple minutes each and everyday.

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=9d90d363-8a94-4cc3-95ee-b2b745cd99da&c=c72288f0-92fc-11e3-a51e-d4ae528eaf6c&ch=c8481d30-92fc-11e3-a534-d4ae528eaf6c  

Finally, I hope your summer is filled with activity, family time, and great memories.  I look forward to seeing everyone next fall!!